The following is a construction advisory from MnDOT on upcoming construction activities on Highway 212:Westbound Hwy 312 – On Tuesday, May 27th, weather permitting, the outside westbound lane on Hwy 312 between the Hwy 101 entrance ramp and Powers Blvd. will be closed to allow utility work.
Eastbound Hwy 312 – The right lane on eastbound Hwy 312 will be closed for one day between Powers Blvd. and the Hwy 101 exit ramp to allow utility work. This closure will be from 3pm to 7pm on one day between the dates of Tuesday, May 27th and Friday, May 30th.
Hwy 312 – On Wednesday, May 28th, weather permitting, eastbound and westbound Hwy 312 will be reduced to one lane each at the Bluff Creek Drive Bridge. These lane closures are needed to allow space to seal the approach panel. On westbound Hwy 312, a lane will be closed beginning at 6 am. On eastbound Hwy 312, a lane will be closed beginning at 9 am. Work will alternate between left and right lanes. Work will be completed for both eastbound and westbound lanes before the evening rush hour.
Hwy 41 – On Tuesday, May 27th, and Wednesday, May 28, weather permitting, Hwy 41 will be reduced to one lane in each direction during non-peak hours between Engler Blvd. and Hundertmark Rd. to allow room for the construction of concrete panels. For the remainder of the week, turn lanes and shoulder closures will occur periodically as signed.
Co Rd 110 – Beginning on Wednesday, May 28th, weather permitting, County Road 110 will be closed between Engler Blvd. and Hwy 212 from 7am until 3 pm to strip the bridge decks for the Chaska Creek Bridge.
North Hwy 101 – The right turn lane for the westbound Hwy 312 ramp on North Hwy 101 will be closed for one day to provide room for hauling equipment for tree installation. Traffic will be allowed onto the westbound ramp via the right thru lane. This lane closure will occur on one day between the dates of Tuesday, May 27th and Friday, May 30th.
ONGOING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Trail Closures. Trails in the vicinity of Bavaria Road, Powers Boulevard and Pioneer Trail are closed until the beginning of July. All other trails are open but some are not yet fully paved.
For the most up-to-date information and additional facts, call the Highway 212 hotline at 952-368-3041 or go to: www.mndot.gov and click on 212 under Construction Projects.

